How far is Leawood, KS from Tonganoxie, KS?
The driving distance from Leawood, KS to Tonganoxie, KS is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
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Halfway Point
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County in Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leawood and Tonganoxie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leawood and Tonganoxie.
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Start on West 90th Street
551 ft · 26 sec · West 90th Street
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Turn right onto Meadow Lane
113 m · 22 sec · Meadow Lane
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Turn left onto West 89th Street
3253 ft · 2 min · West 89th Street
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Turn right onto Mission Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Mission Road
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Turn left onto West 75th Street
2 mi · 4 min · West 75th Street
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Turn right onto Metcalf Avenue
3.2 mi · 5 min · Metcalf Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Harry Darby Memorial Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West: Topeka
1475 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight right onto Kansas Turnpike
10.4 mi · 11 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right
1552 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 24 East, US 40 East, US 73 North, KS 7 North: Lansing, Leavenworth, Tonganoxie
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 24 West, US 40 West: Basehor, Tonganoxie
10.6 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1868 ft · 50 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
759 ft · 38 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Bury Street
553 ft · 27 sec · Bury Street
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Turn right
9 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leawood and Tonganoxie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 24 West
Take the exit straight toward US 24 West, US 40 West: Basehor, Tonganoxie
10.6 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Leawood and Mostly Sunny near Tonganoxie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leawood to Tonganoxie?
The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km) and usually takes 00h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Morris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Leawood and 18.1 miles from Tonganoxie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.83 one way or $9.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Leawood and Mostly Sunny near Tonganoxie.
Stop Ideas Near Morris
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Parkville City Hall
Country Club Plaza
Shawnee Town
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morris.
Union Station
Independence
Lee's Summit
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leawood and Tonganoxie. Straight-line distance: 27.14 mi (43.67 km).
#1 Leawood
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 34,669 |
| Coordinates | 38.9666700, -94.6169000 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tonganoxie
City in Leavenworth County, Kansas
| Population | 5,690 |
| Coordinates | 39.1097200, -95.0877500 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tonganoxie (-95.08775, 39.10972)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.83 | $9.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.44 | $10.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.96 | $11.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.79 | $13.58 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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